Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 2025
Appellate Counsel, PC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at appellatecounsel.law (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Client matter files are retained in accordance with applicable state bar rules and our Data Retention Policy.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at: [INSERT EMAIL].
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Effective Date: June 2025
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Effective Date: June 2025
Appellate Counsel, PC maintains this Data Retention Policy to ensure compliance with applicable law, state bar rules, and sound information governance practices.
Client files (including electronic records) are retained for a minimum of [7] years following conclusion of the matter, or as otherwise required by applicable state bar rules, including:
The Firm retains files for the longest applicable period when multiple jurisdictions apply.
Records past retention periods are destroyed securely. Electronic records are purged; paper records are shredded.
The following third-party services may be used on appellatecounsel.law. Each service has its own privacy practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their policies.
This Notice applies to California residents and supplements our Privacy Policy.
Personal information is collected to respond to legal inquiries, evaluate potential engagements, operate the Site, and comply with legal obligations.
Right to Know:
You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
Right to Delete:
You may request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to exceptions (e.g., legal hold, ongoing representation).
Right to Correct:
You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing:
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. No opt-out mechanism is required for sale/sharing at this time.
Right to Non-Discrimination:
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your California privacy rights.
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We will respond within 45 days of receipt.
Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 2025
These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website located at appellatecounsel.law (the "Site"), operated by Appellate Counsel, PC ("Firm," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
The Site is provided for informational purposes only. You may access and use the Site for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes consistent with these Terms.
You agree not to:
THE SITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. THE FIRM DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of [INSERT PRIMARY STATE]. Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [INSERT COUNTY, STATE].
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.
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TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE FIRM, ITS ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES, AFFILIATES, AGENTS, CONTRACTORS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SITE.
THE FIRM'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THE SITE SHALL NOT EXCEED ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES; IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, OUR LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
All content on this Site — including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software — is the property of Appellate Counsel, PC or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
The "Appellate Counsel, PC" name, logo, and all related marks are trademarks of Appellate Counsel, PC. You may not use any Firm marks without prior written permission.
You may view, print, or download materials from the Site for personal, non-commercial use only. No right, title, or interest in any downloaded materials is transferred to you.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. The Firm has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement of the linked site by the Firm. You access third-party sites at your own risk.
ATTORNEY ADVERTISING. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship.
Appellate Counsel, PC is a law firm licensed to practice in [INSERT JURISDICTIONS]. The firm is responsible for the content of this advertisement.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future matter. Every legal case is different and depends upon its own unique facts and circumstances. The outcome of any particular case cannot be predicted, and nothing on this website should be interpreted as a guarantee of any particular result.
Client testimonials and endorsements appearing on this website reflect the individual experiences of those clients and may not be representative of all client experiences. Testimonials are not a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
Testimonials were provided voluntarily. No compensation was provided for testimonials unless otherwise disclosed.
Case results described on this website are not intended to be a representation or guarantee of results in any future case. Each case is unique. Results depend on the specific legal and factual circumstances of each matter, the applicable law, and the decisions of courts or other decision-makers.
Prior appellate victories and favorable decisions described herein were achieved under unique factual and procedural circumstances and should not be construed as an indication of future success.
Florida (The Florida Bar):
Florida advertising rules (Rules 4-7.11 through 4-7.23) require: (1) the phrase 'Attorney Advertising' on all ads; (2) disclosure of the advertising attorney's name and address; (3) results must include a disclaimer that past results do not guarantee similar future results; (4) certain language must appear in specific size/format. Filing with the Florida Bar's Lawyer Advertising Unit may be required. Consult Bar guidelines at: https://www.floridabar.org/lawyer-advertising/
California (State Bar of California):
California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1 et seq. prohibit false or misleading communications. Attorney advertising in California does not require pre-approval but must comply with content standards. The Communication must not be false or misleading.
Arkansas (Arkansas Supreme Court):
Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1-7.5 govern attorney advertising. Ads must not be false or misleading. Certain targeted direct mail solicitations require specific disclosures.
New Mexico:
New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-701 et seq. govern advertising. The firm's name and office address must be included. 'Advertising Material' must be clearly stated on written solicitations.
Massachusetts (Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers):
Mass. Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1-7.3. Advertising must not be false or misleading. Testimonials must not imply the Firm can achieve similar results. Solicitation of prospective clients by mail requires specific labeling.
Washington State (Washington State Bar Association):
Washington Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1-7.5. No advance filing requirement. All advertising must be truthful and not misleading.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Contacting us through this website, sending us an email, or submitting an inquiry form does NOT create an attorney-client relationship. No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written engagement agreement is signed by both you and the Firm.
Do not send confidential or time-sensitive information through this website until an attorney-client relationship has been established.
By submitting this form, you understand and agree that: (1) submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship; (2) information you submit may not be protected by attorney-client privilege at this stage; (3) the Firm must perform a conflict check before agreeing to represent you; (4) you have not yet been accepted as a client; and (5) the Firm may decline your case for any lawful reason.
Information transmitted through this website is not encrypted to attorney-client privileged communication standards unless you are an existing client communicating through our secure client portal. If you are a prospective client, please be aware that the information you submit through web forms may not be protected by attorney-client privilege.
Please do not submit highly sensitive personal or legal information until a formal engagement agreement is in place.
Our ability to represent you depends upon a review of your matter for potential conflicts of interest with our existing clients and former clients. By submitting an inquiry, you authorize us to conduct a preliminary conflict check. The Firm cannot represent you until any conflicts have been resolved and an engagement agreement is signed.
If a conflict of interest is identified, the Firm will notify you promptly and, where possible, refer you to alternative counsel.
The attorneys of Appellate Counsel, PC are licensed to practice law in the following jurisdictions: [INSERT FULL LIST OF LICENSED JURISDICTIONS FOR EACH ATTORNEY].
Listing on this website does not constitute an admission to practice in any jurisdiction not expressly listed. The practice of law in jurisdictions not listed may constitute unauthorized practice of law.
The information on this website is intended for general informational purposes and is not intended to constitute legal advice in any particular jurisdiction. Laws vary significantly by state. The information provided may not be current or applicable in your jurisdiction.
This website is not an offer to represent you in any jurisdiction where the Firm is not licensed.
Appellate Counsel, PC is an appellate law firm that handles appeals in federal and state courts across multiple jurisdictions. Admission in a particular jurisdiction does not guarantee the right to practice in all courts or before all agencies in that jurisdiction.
Federal court practice (including U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court) requires separate admission to those courts. Where required, the Firm will associate with local counsel or seek pro hac vice admission.
Contact us to discuss whether the Firm can assist with your matter in your specific jurisdiction.
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We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
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Appellate Counsel, PC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are continually working to improve the accessibility of our website in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to remediate these documents.
If you experience accessibility barriers on our Site, please contact us so we can assist:
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We will respond within 5 business days and work to provide the information or functionality in an alternative format.
This website strives to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance includes, but is not limited to:
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If you require this information in an alternative format (e.g., large print, audio, Braille, or another language), please contact us and we will provide a reasonable accommodation.
This website may offer a chat feature powered by artificial intelligence. Interactions with this chat feature are handled by automated AI technology and are not monitored by an attorney in real time.
Information submitted through the AI chat feature does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not protected by attorney-client privilege. Please do not submit confidential legal information through the chat feature.
The AI chatbot is designed to provide general information about our Firm and services. It is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney.
Our initial intake process may use automated systems to collect preliminary case information, check for conflicts, and route your inquiry to the appropriate attorney or staff member. This automated process does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.
A licensed attorney will review your intake information and respond if the Firm determines it may be able to assist you.
Information you submit through this website may be processed using a customer relationship management (CRM) system. Your information may be stored in a secure, cloud-based platform and accessed by authorized Firm personnel. We do not sell or rent your contact information to third parties.
This website uses analytics and tracking technologies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. We may use tools such as Google Analytics, session recording software, or heat mapping tools. These technologies may collect information about your browser, device, IP address, and behavior on the Site.
This data is used solely to improve the Site's user experience. It is not used to identify individual visitors for marketing purposes without consent.
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please see Section 1.6 of this document (California CCPA/CPRA Notice) for a full description of California resident rights.
To submit a California Privacy Rights Request, contact: [INSERT EMAIL]
Washington does not yet have a comprehensive consumer privacy law modeled after CCPA (as of this writing). However, the My Health MY Data Act (effective 2024) restricts collection and sharing of health data, which may be relevant if the Firm collects any health-related information.
Washington RPC 7.1 governs attorney advertising. All communications must be truthful and non-deceptive. No advance filing is required. The Firm's Washington-admitted attorneys are subject to WSBA rules.
Florida Rule of Professional Conduct 4-7.11 through 4-7.23 imposes specific requirements on attorney advertising in Florida, including:
Florida-admitted attorneys of this Firm are responsible for ensuring all Florida-directed advertising complies with these rules. Consult the Florida Bar's Lawyer Advertising Unit at: https://www.floridabar.org/lawyer-advertising/
Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct Rules 7.1–7.5 govern attorney advertising. Key requirements for Arkansas-admitted attorneys include:
Arkansas-admitted attorneys of this Firm are responsible for ensuring all advertising directed at Arkansas residents complies with these rules.
New Mexico Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 16-700 et seq. govern attorney advertising. Requirements include:
Appellate Counsel, PC handles federal appellate matters and may appear in New Mexico state courts through pro hac vice admission. New Mexico state bar admission of individual attorneys varies. Contact the Firm to confirm admission status for your matter.
Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1 et seq. govern attorney advertising. Key Massachusetts-specific considerations:
"Client testimonials or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter."